Delta Force’s Colin Rich; Warm blood on a cold day

I met Colin Rich in Delta; just a few selection classes behind me, he was. Born in Massachusetts, he had the accent and temperament of our fiery New England brothers. His accent and his sense of humor were two things that gravitated me to him during down time, to tell preposterous lies and shoot the shit (BKSE). My call sign then was Chik; Colin’s was Chainsaw.

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George E. Hand IV

https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/303eca33f8e0aca17bf3d8a53319a89e3530c982e05f80941060027874144381.jpg Brother David M,
you lend a great sense of importance to my writing. For that I'm grateful. As for grief from my peers, from my contemporaries I have received none, and grief from unknown persons is like no grief at all.
I have remained friends with Chainsaw for many years now, never pestering him for his story. That he came forth with it is a great solace to me, and I vow to make the best of it for both our sake. The story gets rougher still, I am sorry to say, but tell it I will.
geo sends
(photo: the gallant Chainsaw, blind, holds the helmet he wore the day he was wounded.

Michelle B

I have to admit, I felt pretty dang clever coming up with that one. The Geo and Geologist part was easy. The rest took a bit of effort. When Geo sends praise, Michelle doesn't always manage to receive it as gracefully as she should, with open arms. I cheerfully concede the arm wrestle on this one and will blissfully bask in the praise. ;-)

George E. Hand IV

You're a shoe-in.
geo

George E. Hand IV

Me too, Chris.
geo

Chris V

Awe, gratitude and respect.
I wish there was more I could give...
Glad Chain is still with us.